EP0977651A1 - Process and device for manufacturing complex parts - Google Patents

Process and device for manufacturing complex parts

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EP0977651A1
EP0977651A1 EP98921421A EP98921421A EP0977651A1 EP 0977651 A1 EP0977651 A1 EP 0977651A1 EP 98921421 A EP98921421 A EP 98921421A EP 98921421 A EP98921421 A EP 98921421A EP 0977651 A1 EP0977651 A1 EP 0977651A1
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Gerhard Wiedemann
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KUKA Systems GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D65/00—Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23K—SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM
    • B23K37/00—Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the preceding main groups
    • B23K37/04—Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the preceding main groups for holding or positioning work
    • B23K37/047—Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the preceding main groups for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23P—METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS
    • B23P21/00—Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
    • B23P21/004—Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control the units passing two or more work-stations whilst being composed
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23Q—DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
    • B23Q7/00—Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting
    • B23Q7/14—Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting co-ordinated in production lines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23P—METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS
    • B23P2700/00—Indexing scheme relating to the articles being treated, e.g. manufactured, repaired, assembled, connected or other operations covered in the subgroups
    • B23P2700/50—Other automobile vehicle parts, i.e. manufactured in assembly lines

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for manufacturing complex workpieces, in particular vehicle bodies, in a production plant with the features in the preamble of the main method and device claim.
  • transfer system and assembly line for vehicle body shells. It consists of several work stations arranged along a transfer line, in which the body-in-white with the floor assembly, side parts, roof etc. is gradually built up, with the body parts being transported in cycles between the work stations.
  • Manufacturing plant to replace the lifting shuttle with robot-assisted transport units The workpiece can be transported much more flexibly. On the one hand, this enables variable conveying and work cycles of the workstations and, on the other hand, much greater flexibility in handling the workpieces.
  • With the known lifting shuttle only straight transport movements were possible, with certain lifting heights and corresponding position specifications in the work stations also having to be observed. These restrictions no longer exist with the transport units according to the invention. Rather, the stroke lengths and the movements from station to station can be completely different.
  • the workpieces can also be positioned much more flexibly than before, e.g. by tilted, rotated or otherwise changed in their position during transport and when picking up or storing. Space can also be saved with the transport technology according to the invention, because the workstations can move closer together and, moreover, no longer have to be arranged in an exactly straight transfer line. Rather, the transfer line can have any shape.
  • the transport units consist of one or more in addition to the
  • Transfer line between the work stations arranged transfer robots with suitable transport tools. These work in a coordinated and preferably synchronous transport movement. They grip the workpieces on both sides and lift them from one work station to the next.
  • the transport technology according to the invention is not only faster and more flexible, but also less expensive and therefore more economical than the previously known constructions.
  • Work cycle of the workstations can take on additional tasks, e.g. by Carry out machining operations on the workpiece.
  • the transfer robots can be utilized much better, which further increases the economic efficiency.
  • the transfer robots positioned between the workstations can reach the machining-critical front and rear areas of the workpieces particularly well.
  • one or more work stations are connected on one or both sides to parts manufacturing areas in which workpiece parts are manufactured as assemblies or individual parts and transferred to the connected work stations.
  • This enables a particularly complex manufacturing system that also meets the highest requirements for precision and flexibility in manufacturing technology.
  • the workpiece parts provided are fed via clamping frames with feed robots, which at the same time enable exact positioning and clamping of these workpiece parts within the work station.
  • the stenter frames can be returned to the parts production area for new equipment. Alternatively, they can also remain on the workpiece and be transported with it to the next and possibly further work stations.
  • the stenter can also be used as a transport tool.
  • all workstations and preferably also all parts production areas are completely equipped with robots, which carry out all transport and handling tasks with the workpieces and their parts.
  • the manufacturing technology according to the invention is particularly intended and suitable for highly complex workpieces, such as vehicle body shells.
  • the floor assembly is preferably transported along the transfer line and gradually upgraded, supplemented with additional body parts and assemblies such as side walls, roof etc. and tacked to a completed body shell and welded.
  • FIG. 1 a plan view of a manufacturing plant with several work stations and part manufacturing area
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective illustration of the production system from FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 shows an enlarged detail of FIG. 2
  • FIG. 4 a perspective view of the arrangement from FIG. 3 from a different angle
  • FIG. 5 an end view of a work station along the transfer line during the work cycle
  • Figure 6 a variant of Figure 5 in the representation of the funding cycle
  • Figure 7 a variant of Figure 1 to 6 with a single transfer robot arranged below the transfer line.
  • Figure 1 shows a top view and a detail of a transfer system (1), which consists of several workstations (2,3,4) and possibly one or more
  • the transfer system (1) is designed as a superstructure line for body-in-white of vehicles, with the body-in-white being gradually added, joined and joined in work stations (2, 3, 4)
  • Editing body parts is built.
  • a floor assembly is placed in the first work station (2) (8) supplied, which is supplemented in the following work stations (3,4) with side walls, roof and other body parts.
  • work stations (3,4) with side walls, roof and other body parts.
  • work stations (3,4) with side walls, roof and other body parts.
  • the workstations (2, 3, 4) are arranged along a transfer line (5), which extends through the middle of the stations (2, 3, 4) as a connection line that can be followed conceptually and in terms of direction.
  • the transfer line (5) is straight in the embodiment shown. But it can also have a different shape and e.g. curved in an arc, guided around a corner or shaped in any other way.
  • the workstations (2, 3, 4) are lined up one behind the other along the transfer line (5).
  • Robot-assisted transport units (14) are located in the space or space between the work stations (2, 3, 4)
  • the workpieces (8) in particular the body-in-white that build up, are highly complex components which can also be of considerable size and weight and are accordingly bulky.
  • the body-in-white are gradually built up, processed and completed with a base group along the transfer line (5).
  • Workpiece parts for example body assemblies, are fed and attached from one or more parts production areas (6) connected to the work stations (2, 3, 4) on one or both sides of the transfer line (5).
  • side walls (9) and the roof (10) are manufactured and / or fed.
  • the roof can be manufactured externally at another location, for example.
  • the workpieces (8, 9, 10) are partially indicated schematically and are only shown in outline.
  • a so-called framing station the two side walls (9) and the roof (10) are added and are tacked by welding.
  • the pre-stabilized body-in-white is welded out in a first step in the following work station (4).
  • Other stations e.g. connect a decking station etc.
  • On the input side further set-up, assembly or other processing stations can be arranged in front of the work station (2) with the prefabrication.
  • the robot-supported transport units (14) are arranged between the work stations (2, 3, 4).
  • the transport is preferably carried out in a lifting and swiveling movement.
  • the workpieces (8) are on suitable workpiece holders (11)
  • the workpieces (8) can be self-supporting or can be arranged on supporting frames, for example pallets.
  • the workpieces (8) are then precisely positioned on the workpiece holders (11) directly or via the pallets.
  • the transport units (14) each consist of two transfer robots (15, 16) arranged next to and on both sides of the transfer line (5), which are equipped with suitable transport tools (17).
  • Transfer robots (15, 16) are coordinated with one another in their movements and functions during workpiece transport and are preferably connected to a common controller (not shown). In the straight transfer line (5) shown, the paired transfer robots (15, 16) move synchronously.
  • more than two transfer robots (15, 16) can be arranged between the workstations (2, 3, 4), with an intermediate transfer and possibly also an intermediate positioning of the workpieces (8) taking place on trays.
  • This can e.g. be the case with curved transfer lines (5).
  • FIG. 7 shows a further variant which manages with a single transfer robot (5).
  • the transport tool (17) consists, for example, of a support beam held horizontally by the robot hand with upstanding support and positioning pins, with which the workpiece (8) in the edge area on the underside is lifted at prepared points, brought to the neighboring station and set down there again .
  • the conveying and work cycle of the work stations (2, 3, 4) can vary along the transfer line (5).
  • the work and delivery cycle in the work stations (2, 3, 4) is the same.
  • the distances between the work stations (2, 3, 4) may also vary.
  • the workpiece holders (11) in the stations can have a different shape. For example, they can have inclined positions, rotational positions or other different positioning options for the workpiece (8). These variable positioning options can be used, for example, to optimize the access options to the workpiece (8).
  • the workpiece holders (11) can also be movable in themselves and change the positions during the work cycle for a further optimization of the accessibility.
  • the transfer robots (14, 15) can also share the transfer robots (14, 15).
  • Robot hands are equipped with interchangeable couplings (18), which allow tools to be exchanged.
  • interchangeable couplings (18) In the work area, preferably in the space between the work stations (2, 3, 4), one or more magazines (20) for interchangeable tools (19), e.g. Welding tools, arranged.
  • Figure 1 illustrates this at the interface between the work stations (3, 4).
  • the transfer robots (15, 16) can then process the rear and / or front part of the workpiece (8) during the work cycle of the station. It is also possible that the robots (15, 16) work in both neighboring work stations (3, 4).
  • All transport and handling tasks are performed by robots.
  • all machining operations are preferably carried out by robots.
  • one or more processing robots (21) are arranged in the individual work stations (2, 3).
  • feed robots (24) that feed externally manufactured workpiece parts (9, 10), which come, for example, from a connected parts production area (6), to the work stations (2, 3, 4).
  • the stapling station (3) is designed as a so-called framing station. It has a station frame (12) which is designed like a portal.
  • One or more portal robots (23) can be arranged on the portal (12), which feed the roof (10), for example, in the stapling station.
  • Feeding robots (24) are arranged on both sides of the transfer line (5) at the station edge, which also feed and position workpiece parts (9), here for example the side walls, to the base group (8).
  • Processing robots (21) are set the tack welds.
  • the workpiece parts (9, 10) come from one or more parts manufacturing areas (6) arranged on one or both sides of the transfer line (5).
  • two part production areas (6) for the side walls (9) are connected to the stitching station (3) on both sides. For the sake of clarity, only such an area is shown.
  • the side walls (9) are fed via clamping frames (25).
  • the clamping frames (25) are detachably held in one or more frame receptacles (26) which are located at the interface between the work station (3) and the parts manufacturing area (6).
  • the feed robots (24) are also arranged at this interface, which pick up the loaded clamping frames (25) and deliver them together with the side wall (9) to the floor assembly (8) and position them there.
  • the portal robots (23) can also work with the roof (10) in a similar manner.
  • Figures 2 and 3 illustrate this technique in two different sized perspective sections.
  • the clamping frames (25) are positioned in the work station (3) by means of suitable stationary positioning devices (13) on the station frame.
  • the stenter (25) can also support each other and be connected to each other, forming a cage-like stenter frame.
  • the side walls (9) and possibly the roof (10) are thereby given their exact position relative to the floor assembly (8) and are clamped in this position by suitable tools on the processing robots (21) and / or the clamping frame (25).
  • the clamping frames (25) are detached from the workpiece parts (9, 10) and transferred empty by the feed robots (24) to the frame receptacles (26), where they can be re-equipped from the telephony area (6).
  • the parts production area (6) preferably works in the same cycle as the closely adjacent work station (3).
  • the side wall (9) is gradually built up from individual parts.
  • several shelves (27, 28) are provided for the individual parts.
  • the various work processes are carried out during parts production. All handling and transport processes are preferably carried out with robots, the robots holding out the parts for processing or holding a part on a stationary working device (29) for processing.
  • the finished side wall (9) is then transferred by a feed robot (24) to a ready empty clamping frame (25), positioned and clamped. It is then ready for further processing in the stapling station (3).
  • FIG. 7 shows a variant of FIGS. 1 to 6.
  • the transport unit (14) consists of a single transfer robot (15) which is arranged between the work stations (2, 3) and is located below the transfer line (5).
  • the transfer line (5) runs in the amount of the workpieces (8,9,10) or the workpiece receptacles (11) in the work stations (2,3,4).
  • the transfer robot (15) is, for example, sunk in a recess in the hall floor.
  • the workpiece holders (11) can also be arranged at a corresponding distance above the system floor.
  • the individual transfer robot grips the workpieces (8, 9, 10) from below with its transport tool and lifts them e.g. in an overhead motion from one
  • the transfer robot (15) is preferably arranged centrally to the transfer line (5). But it can also be offset to the side. Alternatively, the transfer robot (15) can also be arranged hanging on a portal or the like and can grip and lift the workpieces (8, 9, 10) from above with a correspondingly differently designed and suitable transport tool.
  • Workpiece holders (11) adapted accordingly. They leave a free space in the middle through which the transfer robot (15) can grip and get under the workpieces (8,9,10). This space is also required for the collision-free lifting motion.
  • the transfer robot (15) has the same or similar design and function as in the exemplary embodiments described above. Due to its deep arrangement, it is also able to reach larger areas on the underside of the workpieces (8,9,10) for machining processes.
  • the number of workstations (2, 3, 4) and, if applicable, the parts manufacturing area (6) and their mutual can Vary assignment arbitrarily.
  • the parts production areas (6) can in particular be further away from the work stations, magazines for workpieces or loaded clamping frames being located in the station area.
  • the production system (1) can contain several individual sections with transfer lines (5).
  • the workpieces (8, 9, 10) can also consist of other components, with the stepwise production of assemblies, such as complete side walls etc can take place.
  • clamping frames (25) it is possible not to return the clamping frames (25) to the parts production areas (6) for new equipment, but to leave them on the workpieces (8, 9, 10) and to take them to the next and possibly further work stations (3, 4) to transport.
  • the lateral clamping frames (25) are connected to the supporting frame or a pallet for the workpieces.
  • the cage formed in this way can surround the workpieces on all four sides in a closed manner. But it can also be open on one side and only stiffened accordingly.
  • clamping frames (25) are also possible to design and use the clamping frames (25) as transport tools (17).
  • the tensioning frame (25) serving as a transport tool can thus be taken over by the transfer robots (15, 16) and can be handled for transport purposes.
  • the clamping frames (25) can be released from the feed robots (24) in the respective work station (3, 4) and transferred to the transfer robots (15, 16).
  • the feed robots (24) can release the clamping frames (25) at an early stage, being held over the stationary fixings until they are taken over by the transfer robots (15, 16).
  • tensioning frame (25) With a correspondingly light-weight construction of the tensioning frame (25), it is possible to combine gripping and tensioning functions with one another in this tensioning frame.
  • the clamping frame (25) can then not only be held on the frame receptacles (26), but can also circulate as a supporting element in the parts production areas (6). Suitable light-weight and relatively weak grippers enable individual parts to be fitted and processed in the
  • Parts manufacturing area (6) Parts manufacturing area (6).
  • the clamping frame then transfers directly or with intermediate storage in a frame holder (26) to the feed robot (24).
  • the clamping frame then also carries out clamping functions in addition to gripping and holding functions by gripping associated tool parts and clamping them against one another and bringing them into position.
  • the tensioning frame (25) must also, if necessary
  • the clamping frame (25) is suitably provided with one or more interchangeable couplings which allow handling by robots (15, 16, 21, 23, 24) and, if necessary, transfer between the robots.
  • the clamping frames (25) When used as a transport tool (17), the clamping frames (25) are released from the workpiece (8, 9, 10) after completion of their task, and preferably in a circuit returned to the starting work station (3, 4). If necessary, the parts manufacturing area (6) connected there can also be returned for re-loading with individual workpiece parts.
  • Production plant work station prefabrication work station, stapling work station, welding transfer line parts production area work place workpiece, floor assembly, side wall assembly, roof workpiece holder station frame, portal positioning device transport unit robot, transfer robot robot, transfer robot transport tool interchangeable coupling tool, welding tool magazine processing robot processing tool portal robot feed robot clamping frame frame holder storage tray storage device

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Abstract

A process and device are disclosed for manufacturing complex parts, in particular car bodies, in a manufacturing plant (1) in which the parts (8) are successively transported along a transfer line (5) through several work stations (2, 3, 4) and machined therein. The parts are transported between the work stations (2, 3, 4) by robot-assisted transport units (14) which preferably consist each of at least two transfer robots (15, 16) arranged on either side of the transfer line (5). The transfer robots (15, 16) lift the parts (9) in a synchronous motion from one work station (2, 3) to the adjacent work station (3, 4) and position it therein. After transporting the parts (8), the transport units (14) can change tools and carry out other machining operations on the parts (8).

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BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIPTION
Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Fertigen von komplexenMethod and device for manufacturing complex
WerkstückenWorkpieces
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Fertigen von komplexen Werkstücken, insbesondere von Fahrzeugkarosserien, in einer Fertigungsanlage mit den Merkmalen im Oberbegriff des Verfahrens- und Vorrichtungshauptanspruches .The invention relates to a method and a device for manufacturing complex workpieces, in particular vehicle bodies, in a production plant with the features in the preamble of the main method and device claim.
In der Praxis ist eine solche Fertigungsanlage als sogenannte Transferanlage und Aufbaulinie für Rohkarosserien von Fahrzeugen bekannt. Sie besteht aus mehreren entlang einer Transferlinie angeordneten Arbeitsstationen, in denen die Rohkarosserie mit Bodengruppe, Seitenteilen, Dach etc. nach und nach aufgebaut wird, wobei die Karosserieteile zwischen den Arbeitsstationen taktweise transportiert werden. AlsIn practice, such a production system is known as a so-called transfer system and assembly line for vehicle body shells. It consists of several work stations arranged along a transfer line, in which the body-in-white with the floor assembly, side parts, roof etc. is gradually built up, with the body parts being transported in cycles between the work stations. As
Transportmittel kommt wegen des hohen Gewichts und der Größe der Karosserieteile ein Hubshuttle zum Einsatz, das sich in einer geraden Bahn durch die Arbeitsstationen erstreckt. Das Hubshuttle zwingt alle Arbeitsstationen zum gleichen Arbeits- und Fördertakt und erfordert außerdem gleichmäßige Stationsabstände aufgrund der konstanten Hublänge. Die bekannten Fertigungsanlagen sind dadurch in ihrer Funktion und Kapazität beschränkt.Due to the high weight and size of the body parts, a means of transportation is used, which extends in a straight path through the work stations. The lifting shuttle forces all workstations to perform the same work and delivery cycle and also requires uniform station distances due to the constant stroke length. The known manufacturing plants are limited in their function and capacity.
Aus der Praxis sind außerdem Zellensysteme bekannt, in denen wesentlich kleinere und leichter zu handhabende Werkstücke von Robotern bearbeitet und transportiert werden.Cell systems are also known in practice, in which much smaller and easier-to-handle workpieces are processed and transported by robots.
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die Ausbildung und Funktion der bekannten gattungsgemäßen Fertigungsanlagen zu verbessern. Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen im Verfahrens- und Vorrichtungshauptanspruch.It is an object of the present invention to improve the design and function of the known generic manufacturing systems. The invention solves this problem with the features in the main method and device claim.
Die Erfindung sieht vor, bei der gattungsgemäßenThe invention provides for the generic
Fertigungsanlage das Hubshuttle durch roboterunterstützte Transporteinheiten zu ersetzen. Der Werkstücktransport kann dadurch wesentlich flexibler erfolgen. Dies ermöglicht zum einen variable Förder- und Arbeitstakte der Arbeitsstationen und zum anderen eine wesentlich höhere Flexibilität in der Handhabung der Werkstücke. Mit dem bekannten Hubshuttle waren nur gerade Transportbewegungen möglich, wobei auch bestimmte Hubhöhen und entsprechende Positionsvorgaben in den Arbeitsstationen eingehalten werden mußten. Diese Beschränkungen bestehen bei den erfindungsgemäßen Transporteinheiten nicht mehr. Vielmehr können die Förderhublängen und auch die Bewegungen von Station zu Station völlig unterschiedlich sein. Dabei lassen sich die Werkstücke auch wesentlich flexibler als bisher positionieren, indem sie z.B. gekippt, gedreht oder in sonstiger Weise in ihrer Position während des Transportes und bei der Aufnahme bzw. Ablage verändert werden können. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Transporttechnik kann auch Platz gespart werden, weil die Arbeitsstationen enger aneinander rücken können und außerdem nicht mehr in einer exakt geraden Transferlinie angeordnet sein müssen. Die Transferlinie kann vielmehr beliebige Formen haben.Manufacturing plant to replace the lifting shuttle with robot-assisted transport units. The workpiece can be transported much more flexibly. On the one hand, this enables variable conveying and work cycles of the workstations and, on the other hand, much greater flexibility in handling the workpieces. With the known lifting shuttle, only straight transport movements were possible, with certain lifting heights and corresponding position specifications in the work stations also having to be observed. These restrictions no longer exist with the transport units according to the invention. Rather, the stroke lengths and the movements from station to station can be completely different. The workpieces can also be positioned much more flexibly than before, e.g. by tilted, rotated or otherwise changed in their position during transport and when picking up or storing. Space can also be saved with the transport technology according to the invention, because the workstations can move closer together and, moreover, no longer have to be arranged in an exactly straight transfer line. Rather, the transfer line can have any shape.
In der bevorzugten Ausführungsform bestehen die Transporteinheiten aus ein oder mehr neben derIn the preferred embodiment, the transport units consist of one or more in addition to the
Transferlinie zwischen den Arbeitsstationen angeordneten Transferrobotern mit geeigneten Transportwerkzeugen. Diese arbeiten in einer abgestimmten und vorzugsweise synchronen Transportbewegung. Sie fassen die Werkstücke beidseits und überheben sie von einer Arbeitsstation in die benachbarte. Bei dem derzeitigen Stand der Robotertechnik ist die erfindungsgemäße Transporttechnik nicht nur schneller und flexibler, sondern auch kostengünstiger und damit wirtschaftlicher als die vorbekannten Konstruktionen. Hinzu kommt, daß die Transferroboter während desTransfer line between the work stations arranged transfer robots with suitable transport tools. These work in a coordinated and preferably synchronous transport movement. They grip the workpieces on both sides and lift them from one work station to the next. In the current state of robot technology, the transport technology according to the invention is not only faster and more flexible, but also less expensive and therefore more economical than the previously known constructions. In addition, the transfer robot during the
Arbeitstaktes der Arbeitsstationen zusätzliche Aufgaben übernehmen können, indem sie z.B. Bearbeitungsvorgänge am Werkstück durchführen. Die Transferroboter können dadurch wesentlich besser ausgelastet werden, was die Wirtschaftlichkeit noch weiter steigert. Außerdem können die zwischen den Arbeitsstationen positionierten Transferroboter besonders gut die bearbeitungskritischen Front- und Heckbereiche der Werkstücke erreichen.Work cycle of the workstations can take on additional tasks, e.g. by Carry out machining operations on the workpiece. As a result, the transfer robots can be utilized much better, which further increases the economic efficiency. In addition, the transfer robots positioned between the workstations can reach the machining-critical front and rear areas of the workpieces particularly well.
In weiterer Ausbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß sich an ein oder mehrere Arbeitsstationen ein-oder beidseitig Teilefertigungsbereiche anschließen, in denen Werkstückteile als Baugruppen oder Einzelteile hergestellt und den angeschlossenen Arbeitsstationen übergeben werden. Dies ermöglicht eine besonders komplexe Fertigungsanlage, die auch höchsten Anforderungen an Präzision und Flexibilität in der Fertigungstechnik gerecht wird. Im Interesse einer hohen Flexibilität werden die bereitgestellten Werkstückteile über Spannrahmen mit Zuführrobotern zugeführt, die zugleich eine exakte Positionierung und Spannung dieser Werkstückteile innerhalb der Arbeitsstation ermöglichen.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that one or more work stations are connected on one or both sides to parts manufacturing areas in which workpiece parts are manufactured as assemblies or individual parts and transferred to the connected work stations. This enables a particularly complex manufacturing system that also meets the highest requirements for precision and flexibility in manufacturing technology. In the interest of a high degree of flexibility, the workpiece parts provided are fed via clamping frames with feed robots, which at the same time enable exact positioning and clamping of these workpiece parts within the work station.
Die Spannrahmen können zur Neubestückung in die Teilefertigungsbereiche zurückgeführt werden. Alternativ können sie aber auch am Werkstück verbleiben und mit diesem in die nächste und eventuell weitere Arbeitsstationen transportiert werden. Die Spannrahmen können dabei außerdem als Transportwerkzeug benutzt werden. In der bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind alle Arbeitsstationen und vorzugsweise auch alle Teilefertigungsbereiche komplett mit Robotern ausgerüstet, die sämtliche Transport- und Handhabungsaufgaben mit den Werkstücken und deren Teilen durchführen.The stenter frames can be returned to the parts production area for new equipment. Alternatively, they can also remain on the workpiece and be transported with it to the next and possibly further work stations. The stenter can also be used as a transport tool. In the preferred embodiment, all workstations and preferably also all parts production areas are completely equipped with robots, which carry out all transport and handling tasks with the workpieces and their parts.
Die erfindungsgemäße Fertigungstechnik ist besonders für hochkomplexe Werkstücke, wie Rohkarosserien von Fahrzeugen vorgesehen und geeignet. Entlang der Transferlinie wird dabei vorzugsweise die Bodengruppe transportiert und nach und nach in sich aufgerüstet sowie mit den zusätzlichen Karosserieteilen und Baugruppen, wie Seitenwänden, Dach etc. ergänzt und zu einer komplettierten Rohkarosserie geheftet und fertig geschweißt.The manufacturing technology according to the invention is particularly intended and suitable for highly complex workpieces, such as vehicle body shells. The floor assembly is preferably transported along the transfer line and gradually upgraded, supplemented with additional body parts and assemblies such as side walls, roof etc. and tacked to a completed body shell and welded.
In den Unteransprüchen sind weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung angegeben. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Die Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen beispielsweise und schematisch dargestellt. Im einzelnen zeigen:The invention is shown in the drawings, for example and schematically. In detail show:
Figur 1: eine Draufsicht auf eine Fertigungsanlage mit mehreren Arbeitsstationen und Teilefertigungsbereich im Ausschnitt,FIG. 1: a plan view of a manufacturing plant with several work stations and part manufacturing area,
Figur 2: eine perspektivische Darstellung der Fertigungsanlage von Figur 1,FIG. 2 shows a perspective illustration of the production system from FIG. 1,
Figur 3: eine vergrößerte Ausschnittsdarstellung von 23 shows an enlarged detail of FIG. 2
Arbeitsstationen in perspektivischer Darstellung,Perspective work stations,
Figur 4 : eine perspektivische Ansicht der Anordnung von Figur 3 aus einem anderen Blickwinkel,FIG. 4: a perspective view of the arrangement from FIG. 3 from a different angle,
Figur 5: eine Stirnansicht einer Arbeitsstation entlang der Transferlinie beim Arbeitstakt,FIG. 5: an end view of a work station along the transfer line during the work cycle,
Figur 6: eine Variante zu Figur 5 in der Darstellung beim Fördertakt undFigure 6: a variant of Figure 5 in the representation of the funding cycle and
Figur 7: eine Variante zu Figur 1 bis 6 mit einem einzelnen unterhalb der Transferlinie angeordneten Transferroboter.Figure 7: a variant of Figure 1 to 6 with a single transfer robot arranged below the transfer line.
Figur 1 zeigt in der Draufsicht und in einem Ausschnitt eine Transferanlage (1), die aus mehreren Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) und ggf. aus ein oder mehrerenFigure 1 shows a top view and a detail of a transfer system (1), which consists of several workstations (2,3,4) and possibly one or more
Teilefertigungsbereich (6) besteht. Die Transferanlage (1) ist als Aufbaulinie für Rohkarosserien von Fahrzeugen ausgebildet, wobei in den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) die Rohkarosserie nach und nach durch Zuführen, Fügen undParts production area (6). The transfer system (1) is designed as a superstructure line for body-in-white of vehicles, with the body-in-white being gradually added, joined and joined in work stations (2, 3, 4)
Bearbeiten von Karosserieteilen aufgebaut wird. Hierbei wird z.B. in die erste Arbeitsstation (2) eine Bodengruppe (8) zugeführt, die in den folgenden Arbeitsstationen (3,4) mit Seitenwänden, Dach und weiteren Karosserieteilen ergänzt wird. Der Übersicht halber sind nur einige Arbeitsstationen und nur ein Teilefertigungsbereich dargestellt.Editing body parts is built. Here, for example, a floor assembly is placed in the first work station (2) (8) supplied, which is supplemented in the following work stations (3,4) with side walls, roof and other body parts. For the sake of clarity, only a few work stations and only a parts manufacturing area are shown.
Die Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) sind entlang einer Transferlinie (5) angeordnet, die sich als gedankliche und richtungsmäßig zu verfolgende Verbindungslinie mitten durch die Stationen (2,3,4) erstreckt. Die Transferlinie (5) ist in der gezeigten Ausführungsform gerade. Sie kann aber auch eine abweichende Form haben und z.B. in einem Bogen gekrümmt, über Eck geführt oder in beliebig anderer Weise geformt sein.The workstations (2, 3, 4) are arranged along a transfer line (5), which extends through the middle of the stations (2, 3, 4) as a connection line that can be followed conceptually and in terms of direction. The transfer line (5) is straight in the embodiment shown. But it can also have a different shape and e.g. curved in an arc, guided around a corner or shaped in any other way.
Die Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) sind entlang der Transferlinie (5) hintereinander mit gegenseitigem Abstand aufgereiht. Im Zwischenraum oder Freiraum zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) befinden sich jeweils roboterunterstützte Transporteinheiten (14), dieThe workstations (2, 3, 4) are lined up one behind the other along the transfer line (5). Robot-assisted transport units (14) are located in the space or space between the work stations (2, 3, 4)
Werkstücke (8) von Station zu Station transportieren und dabei vorzugsweise in einer Schwenkbewegung überheben.Transport workpieces (8) from station to station and preferably lift them in a swivel motion.
Die Werkstücke (8), insbesondere die sich aufbauenden Rohkarosserien, sind hochkomplexe Bauteile, die zudem eine erhebliche Größe und ein hohes Gewicht aufweisen können und entsprechend unhandlich sind. Die Rohkarosserien werden mit einer Bodengruppe beginnend entlang der Transferlinie (5) nach und nach aufgebaut, bearbeitet und fertiggestellt.The workpieces (8), in particular the body-in-white that build up, are highly complex components which can also be of considerable size and weight and are accordingly bulky. The body-in-white are gradually built up, processed and completed with a base group along the transfer line (5).
Hierbei werden aus ein oder mehreren ein- oder beidseits der Transferlinie (5) an die Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) angeschlossenen Teilefertigungsbereichen (6) Werkstückteile, z.B. Karosseriebaugruppen zugeführt und angebaut. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel werden Seitenwände (9) und das Dach (10) gefertigt und/oder zugeführt. Die Dachfertigung kann z.B. extern an einer anderen Stelle geschehen. Die Werkstücke (8,9,10) sind der Übersichtlichkeit wegen teilweise schematisch angedeutet und nur in Umrissen dargestellt.Workpiece parts, for example body assemblies, are fed and attached from one or more parts production areas (6) connected to the work stations (2, 3, 4) on one or both sides of the transfer line (5). In the exemplary embodiment shown, side walls (9) and the roof (10) are manufactured and / or fed. The roof can be manufactured externally at another location, for example. For the sake of clarity, the workpieces (8, 9, 10) are partially indicated schematically and are only shown in outline.
In den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) werden ein oder mehrere unterschiedliche und komplexe Bearbeitungsvorgänge an den Werkstücken (8,9,10) durchgeführt. In dem gezeigtem Anlagenausschnitt wird z.B. in der Arbeitsstation (2) in einer Vorfertigung die Bodengruppe (8) von ein oder mehreren ein- oder beidseits angeordnetenIn the workstations (2, 3, 4) one or more different and complex machining operations are carried out on the workpieces (8, 9, 10). In the system section shown, e.g. in the work station (2) in a prefabrication the floor assembly (8) of one or more arranged on one or both sides
Bearbeitungsrobotern (21) geschweißt oder auf andere Weise bearbeitet. Hierbei können auch Einzelteile zugeführt und montiert werden. In der nächsten Arbeitsstation (3) , einer sogenannten Framing-Station, kommen die beiden Seitenwände (9) und das Dach (10) hinzu und werden durch Schweißen geheftet. Die so vorstabilisierte Rohkarosserie wird in der folgenden Arbeitsstation (4) in einem ersten Arbeitsgang ausgeschweißt. Hieran können sich weitere Stationen, z.B. eine Decking-Station etc. anschließen. Eingangseitig können vor der Arbeitsstation (2) mit der Vorfertigung weitere Rüst-, Montage- oder sonstige Bearbeitungsstationen angeordnet sein.Processing robots (21) welded or otherwise processed. Individual parts can also be fed and assembled here. In the next work station (3), a so-called framing station, the two side walls (9) and the roof (10) are added and are tacked by welding. The pre-stabilized body-in-white is welded out in a first step in the following work station (4). Other stations, e.g. connect a decking station etc. On the input side, further set-up, assembly or other processing stations can be arranged in front of the work station (2) with the prefabrication.
Die roboterunterstützten Transporteinheiten (14) sind Zwischenraum zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) angeordnet. Der Transport erfolgt vorzugsweise in einer Überhebe- und Schwenkbewegung. Innerhalb der Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) sind die Werkstücke (8) auf geeigneten Werkstückaufnahmen (11) mitThe robot-supported transport units (14) are arranged between the work stations (2, 3, 4). The transport is preferably carried out in a lifting and swiveling movement. Within the workstations (2, 3, 4) the workpieces (8) are on suitable workpiece holders (11)
Positionierelementen, z.B. Steckdornen oder dergleichen gehalten. Die Werkstücke (8) können dabei selbstragend sein oder auf Traggerüsten, z.B. Paletten, angeordnet sein. Auf den Werkstückaufnahmen (11) werden dann die Werkstücke (8) direkt oder über die Paletten exakt positioniert. In der Ausführungsform von Figur 1 bis 6 bestehen die Transporteinheiten (14) aus jeweils zwei neben und beidseits der Transferlinie (5) im Zwischenraum angeordneten Transferrobotern (15,16), die mit geeigneten Transportwerkzeugen (17) ausgerüstet sind. DiePositioning elements, such as pins or the like held. The workpieces (8) can be self-supporting or can be arranged on supporting frames, for example pallets. The workpieces (8) are then precisely positioned on the workpiece holders (11) directly or via the pallets. In the embodiment from FIGS. 1 to 6, the transport units (14) each consist of two transfer robots (15, 16) arranged next to and on both sides of the transfer line (5), which are equipped with suitable transport tools (17). The
Transferroboter (15,16) sind in ihren Bewegungen und Funktionen beim Werkstücktransport aufeinander abgestimmt und vorzugsweise mit einer gemeinsamen Steuerung (nicht dargestellt) verbunden. Bei der gezeigten geraden Transferlinie (5) bewegen sich die paarweisen Transferroboter (15,16) synchron.Transfer robots (15, 16) are coordinated with one another in their movements and functions during workpiece transport and are preferably connected to a common controller (not shown). In the straight transfer line (5) shown, the paired transfer robots (15, 16) move synchronously.
In Abwandlung der gezeigten Ausführungsform können auch mehr als zwei Transferroboter (15,16) zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) angeordnet sein, wobei gegebenenfalls eine Zwischenübergabe und eventuell auch eine Zwischenpositionierung der Werkstücke (8) auf Ablagen stattfindet. Dies kann z.B. bei gekrümmten Transferlinien (5) der Fall sein. Figur 7 zeigt eine weitere Variante, die mit einem einzelnen Transferroboter (5) auskommt.In a modification of the embodiment shown, more than two transfer robots (15, 16) can be arranged between the workstations (2, 3, 4), with an intermediate transfer and possibly also an intermediate positioning of the workpieces (8) taking place on trays. This can e.g. be the case with curved transfer lines (5). FIG. 7 shows a further variant which manages with a single transfer robot (5).
Das Transportwerkzeug (17) besteht beispielsweise aus einem von der Roboterhand horizontal gehaltenen Tragbalken mit hochstehenden Stütz- und Positionierstiften, mit denen das Werkstück (8) im Randbereich an der Unterseite an vorbereiteten Stellen Untergriffen, angehoben, in die Nachbarstation gebracht und dort wieder abgesetzt wird.The transport tool (17) consists, for example, of a support beam held horizontally by the robot hand with upstanding support and positioning pins, with which the workpiece (8) in the edge area on the underside is lifted at prepared points, brought to the neighboring station and set down there again .
Entlang der Transferlinie (5) kann der Förder- und Arbeitstakt der Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) variieren.The conveying and work cycle of the work stations (2, 3, 4) can vary along the transfer line (5).
Hierbei könne gegebenenfalls auch Stau- oderIf necessary, traffic jams or
Wartepositionen oder Verzweigungen bzw.Waiting positions or branches or
Parallelanordnungen von Arbeitsstationen vorgesehen sein.Parallel arrangements of workstations can be provided.
In der gezeigten Anordnung ist der Arbeits- und Fördertakt in den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) gleich. Variieren können gegebenenfalls auch die Abstände zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4). Außerdem können die Werkstückaufnahmen (11) in den Stationen eine unterschiedliche Form haben. Zum Beispiel können sie Schräglagen, Drehstellungen oder sonstige unterschiedliche Positioniermöglichkeiten für das Werkstück (8) haben. Mit diesen variablen Positioniermöglichkeiten lassen sich z.B. die Zugangsmöglichkeiten zum Werkstück (8) optimieren. Die Werkstückaufnahmen (11) können außerdem in sich beweglich sein und während des Arbeitstaktes die Positionen für eine weitere Optimierung der Erreichbarkeit ändern.In the arrangement shown, the work and delivery cycle in the work stations (2, 3, 4) is the same. The distances between the work stations (2, 3, 4) may also vary. In addition, the workpiece holders (11) in the stations can have a different shape. For example, they can have inclined positions, rotational positions or other different positioning options for the workpiece (8). These variable positioning options can be used, for example, to optimize the access options to the workpiece (8). The workpiece holders (11) can also be movable in themselves and change the positions during the work cycle for a further optimization of the accessibility.
Die Transferroboter (14,15) können außer demThe transfer robots (14, 15) can also
Werkstücktransport auch Zusatzaufgaben übernehmen. Zu diesem Zweck sind die Roboterhände mit Wechselkupplungen (18) ausgestattet, die einen Werkzeugtausch erlauben. Im Arbeitsbereich, vorzugsweise im Zwischenraum zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) sind dann ein oder mehrere Magazine (20) für Wechselwerkzeuge (19), z.B. Schweißwerkzeuge, angeordnet. Figur 1 verdeutlicht dies an der Schnittestelle zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (3,4). Die Transferroboter (15,16) können dann während des Arbeitstaktes der Station die Heck- und/oder Frontpartie des Werkstückes (8) bearbeiten. Hierbei ist es außerdem möglich, daß die Roboter (15,16) in beiden benachbarten Arbeitsstationen (3,4) arbeiten.Workpiece transport also take on additional tasks. For this purpose, the robot hands are equipped with interchangeable couplings (18), which allow tools to be exchanged. In the work area, preferably in the space between the work stations (2, 3, 4), one or more magazines (20) for interchangeable tools (19), e.g. Welding tools, arranged. Figure 1 illustrates this at the interface between the work stations (3, 4). The transfer robots (15, 16) can then process the rear and / or front part of the workpiece (8) during the work cycle of the station. It is also possible that the robots (15, 16) work in both neighboring work stations (3, 4).
In der bevorzugten Ausführungsform der FertigungsanlageIn the preferred embodiment of the manufacturing plant
(1) werden sämtliche Transport- und Handhabungsaufgaben von Robotern übernommen. Außerdem werden vorzugsweise auch alle Bearbeitungsvorgänge von Robotern durchgeführt.(1) All transport and handling tasks are performed by robots. In addition, all machining operations are preferably carried out by robots.
Hierzu sind in den einzelnen Arbeitsstationen (2,3) sowohl ein oder mehrere Bearbeitungsroboter (21) angeordnet.For this purpose, one or more processing robots (21) are arranged in the individual work stations (2, 3).
Außerdem können Zuführroboter (24) vorhanden sein, die extern hergestellte Werkstückteile (9,10), die z.B. aus einem angeschlossenen Teilefertigungsbereich (6) stammen, an die Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) zuführen. Im gezeigten Ausfrühungsbeispiel ist die Heftstation (3) als sogenannte Framing-Station ausgebildet. Sie besitzt eine Stationsrahmen (12), der portalartig ausgebildet ist. Auf dem Portal (12) können ein oder mehrere Portalroboter (23) angeordnet sein, die z.B. in der Heftstation das Dach (10) zuführen. Beidseits der Transferlinie (5) sind am Stationsrand Zuführroboter (24) angeordnet, die ebenfalls Werkstückteile (9), hier z.B. die Seitenwände, an die Bodengruppe (8) zuführen und positionieren. MitThere can also be feed robots (24) that feed externally manufactured workpiece parts (9, 10), which come, for example, from a connected parts production area (6), to the work stations (2, 3, 4). In the exemplary embodiment shown, the stapling station (3) is designed as a so-called framing station. It has a station frame (12) which is designed like a portal. One or more portal robots (23) can be arranged on the portal (12), which feed the roof (10), for example, in the stapling station. Feeding robots (24) are arranged on both sides of the transfer line (5) at the station edge, which also feed and position workpiece parts (9), here for example the side walls, to the base group (8). With
Bearbeitungsrobotern (21) werden die Heftschweißungen gesetzt.Processing robots (21) are set the tack welds.
Die Werkstückteile (9,10) stammen aus ein oder mehreren ein- oder beidseits der Transferlinie (5) angeordneten Teilefertigungsbereichen (6) . Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind an die Heftstation (3) beidseits zwei Teilefertigungsbereiche (6) für die Seitenwände (9) angeschlossen. Der Übersicht halber ist nur ein solcher Bereich dargestellt.The workpiece parts (9, 10) come from one or more parts manufacturing areas (6) arranged on one or both sides of the transfer line (5). In the exemplary embodiment shown, two part production areas (6) for the side walls (9) are connected to the stitching station (3) on both sides. For the sake of clarity, only such an area is shown.
Die Seitenwände (9) werden hierbei über Spannrahmen (25) zugeführt. Die Spannrahmen (25) sind in ein oder mehreren Rahmenaufnahmen (26) lösbar gehalten, die sich an der Schnittstelle zwischen der Arbeitsstation (3) und dem Teilefertigungsbereich (6) befinden. An dieser Schnittstelle sind auch jeweils die Zuführroboter (24) angeordnet, die die beladenen Spannrahmen (25) aufnehmen und mitsamt der Seitenwand (9) an die Bodengruppe (8) zustellen und dort positionieren. In ähnlicher Weise können auch die Portalroboter (23) mit dem Dach (10) arbeiten. Figur 2 und 3 verdeutlichen diese Technik in zwei unterschiedlich großen perspektivischen Ausschnitten.The side walls (9) are fed via clamping frames (25). The clamping frames (25) are detachably held in one or more frame receptacles (26) which are located at the interface between the work station (3) and the parts manufacturing area (6). The feed robots (24) are also arranged at this interface, which pick up the loaded clamping frames (25) and deliver them together with the side wall (9) to the floor assembly (8) and position them there. The portal robots (23) can also work with the roof (10) in a similar manner. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate this technique in two different sized perspective sections.
Die Spannrahmen (25) werden in der Arbeitsstation (3) über geeignete stationäre Positioniervorrichtungen (13) am Stationsrahmen positioniert. Die Spannrahmen (25) können sich dabei auch aneinander abstützen und gegenseitig verbunden sein, wobei sie ein käfigartiges Spannrahmengehäuse bilden. Die Seitenwände (9) und gegebenenfalls das Dach (10) erhalten dadurch ihre exakte Position gegenüber der Bodengruppe (8) und werden in dieser Stellung durch geeignete Werkzeuge an den Bearbeitungsrobotern (21) und/oder den Spannrahmen (25) gespannt. Nach dem Heften werden die Spannrahmen (25) von den Werkstückteilen (9,10) gelöst und von den Zuführrobotern (24) leer an die Rahmenaufnahmen (26) übergeben, wo sie erneut aus dem Telefertigungsbereich (6) bestückt werden können.The clamping frames (25) are positioned in the work station (3) by means of suitable stationary positioning devices (13) on the station frame. The stenter (25) can also support each other and be connected to each other, forming a cage-like stenter frame. The side walls (9) and possibly the roof (10) are thereby given their exact position relative to the floor assembly (8) and are clamped in this position by suitable tools on the processing robots (21) and / or the clamping frame (25). After stapling, the clamping frames (25) are detached from the workpiece parts (9, 10) and transferred empty by the feed robots (24) to the frame receptacles (26), where they can be re-equipped from the telephony area (6).
Der Teilefertigungsbereich (6) arbeitet vorzugsweise im gleichen Takt wie die eng benachbarte Arbeitsstation (3) . In der in Figur 1 beispielsweise dargestellten Ausführungsform wird die Seitenwand (9) nach und nach aus Einzelteilen aufgebaut. Hierfür sind mehrere Ablagen (27,28) für die einzelnen Teile vorgesehen. In ein oder mehreren Arbeitsstellen (7), die vorzugsweise allesamt mit Robotern (21,24) bestückt sind, werden die verschiedenen Arbeitsvorgänge bei der Teilefertigung durchgeführt. Hierbei finden vorzugsweise alle Handhabungs- und Transportvorgänge mit Robotern statt, wobei die Roboter einander die Teile zur Bearbeitung hinhalten oder ein Teil auch an einem stationären Arbeitsgerät (29) zur Bearbeitung halten. Die fertige Seitenwand (9) wird dann von einem Zuführroboter (24) an einen bereitstehenden leeren Spannrahmen (25) übergeben, positioniert und gespannt. Sie steht dann für die Weiterverarbeitung in der Heftstation (3) bereit.The parts production area (6) preferably works in the same cycle as the closely adjacent work station (3). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, for example, the side wall (9) is gradually built up from individual parts. For this purpose, several shelves (27, 28) are provided for the individual parts. In one or more work stations (7), which are all preferably equipped with robots (21, 24), the various work processes are carried out during parts production. All handling and transport processes are preferably carried out with robots, the robots holding out the parts for processing or holding a part on a stationary working device (29) for processing. The finished side wall (9) is then transferred by a feed robot (24) to a ready empty clamping frame (25), positioned and clamped. It is then ready for further processing in the stapling station (3).
Figur 7 zeigt eine Variante zu Figur 1 bis 6. Hier besteht die Transporteinheit (14) aus einem einzelnen Transferroboter (15), der zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3) angeordnet ist und sich dabei unterhalb der Transferlinie (5) befindet. Die Transferlinie (5) verläuft in Höhe der Werkstücke (8,9,10) bzw. der Werkstückaufnahmen (11) in den Arbeitstationen (2,3,4). Der Transferroboter (15) ist z.B. in einer Vertiefung des Hallenbodens versenkt angeordnet. Alternativ können die Werkstückaufnahmen (11) auch mit entsprechendem Abstand über dem Anlagenboden angeordnet sein.FIG. 7 shows a variant of FIGS. 1 to 6. Here, the transport unit (14) consists of a single transfer robot (15) which is arranged between the work stations (2, 3) and is located below the transfer line (5). The transfer line (5) runs in the amount of the workpieces (8,9,10) or the workpiece receptacles (11) in the work stations (2,3,4). The transfer robot (15) is, for example, sunk in a recess in the hall floor. Alternatively, the workpiece holders (11) can also be arranged at a corresponding distance above the system floor.
Der einzelne Transferroboter (15) greift mit seinem Transportwerkzeug die Werkstücke (8,9,10) von unten und hebt sie z.B. in einer Überkopfbewegung von der einenThe individual transfer robot (15) grips the workpieces (8, 9, 10) from below with its transport tool and lifts them e.g. in an overhead motion from one
Arbeitsstation (2) in die benachbarte Arbeitsstation (3) . Der Transferroboter (15) ist vorzugsweise mittig zur Transferlinie (5) angeordnet. Er kann aber auch seitlich versetzt stehen. Alternativ kann der Transferroboter (15) auch hängend an einem Portal oder dergleichen angeordnet sein und die Werkstücke (8,9,10) mit einem entsprechend anders ausgebildeten und geeigneten Transportwerkzeug von oben her greifen und überheben.Workstation (2) in the adjacent workstation (3). The transfer robot (15) is preferably arranged centrally to the transfer line (5). But it can also be offset to the side. Alternatively, the transfer robot (15) can also be arranged hanging on a portal or the like and can grip and lift the workpieces (8, 9, 10) from above with a correspondingly differently designed and suitable transport tool.
Bei der gezeigten Variante von Figur 7 sind die7 are the
Werkstückaufnahmen (11) entsprechend angepaßt. Sie lassen in der Mitte einen Freiraum offen, durch den der Transferroboter (15) greifen und unter die Werkstücke (8,9,10) gelangen kann. Dieser Freiraum wird auch für die kollisionsfreie Überhebebewegung benötigt.Workpiece holders (11) adapted accordingly. They leave a free space in the middle through which the transfer robot (15) can grip and get under the workpieces (8,9,10). This space is also required for the collision-free lifting motion.
Der Transferroboter (15) hat ansonsten die gleiche oder ähnliche Ausbildung und Funktion wie in den vorbeschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen. Durch seinen tiefe Anordnung ist er auch in der Lage, größere Bereiche an der Unterseite der Werkstücke (8,9,10) für Bearbeitungsvorgänge zu erreichen.Otherwise, the transfer robot (15) has the same or similar design and function as in the exemplary embodiments described above. Due to its deep arrangement, it is also able to reach larger areas on the underside of the workpieces (8,9,10) for machining processes.
Abwandlungen der gezeigten Ausführungsform sind in verschiedener Weise möglich. So kann die Zahl der Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) und gegebenenfalls der Teilefertigungsbereich (6) sowie deren gegenseitige Zuordnung beliebig variieren. Die Teilefertigungsbereiche (6) können insbesondere von den Arbeitsstationen weiter entfernt sein, wobei sich im Stationsbereich Magazine für Werkstücke bzw. beladene Spannrahmen befinden. Außerdem kann die Fertigungsanlage (1) mehrere Einzelabschnitte mit Transferlinien (5) enthalten die Werkstücke (8,9,10) können auch aus anderen Komponenten bestehen, wobei entlang einer Transferlinie (5) auch die schrittweise Fertigung von Baugruppen, wie z.B. kompletten Seitenwänden etc. stattfinden kann.Modifications of the embodiment shown are possible in various ways. The number of workstations (2, 3, 4) and, if applicable, the parts manufacturing area (6) and their mutual can Vary assignment arbitrarily. The parts production areas (6) can in particular be further away from the work stations, magazines for workpieces or loaded clamping frames being located in the station area. In addition, the production system (1) can contain several individual sections with transfer lines (5). The workpieces (8, 9, 10) can also consist of other components, with the stepwise production of assemblies, such as complete side walls etc can take place.
In einer weiteren Abwandlung ist es möglich, die Spannrahmen (25) nicht in die Teilefertigungsbereiche (6) für eine Neubestückung zurückzuführen, sondern an den Werkstücken (8,9,10) zu belassen und mit in die nächste und eventuell weitere Arbeitsstationen (3,4) zu transportieren. In diesem Fall ist es günstig, die Spannrahmen (25) untereinander zu einem stabilen Rahmengerüst oder einem Käfig zu verbinden. Insbesondere werden die seitlichen Spannrahmen (25) mit dem Traggerüst oder einer Palette für die Werkstücke verbunden. Der so gebildete Käfig kann die Werkstücke an allen vier Seiten geschlossen umgeben. Er kann aber auch einseitig offen und nur entsprechend ausgesteift sein.In a further modification, it is possible not to return the clamping frames (25) to the parts production areas (6) for new equipment, but to leave them on the workpieces (8, 9, 10) and to take them to the next and possibly further work stations (3, 4) to transport. In this case, it is advantageous to connect the clamping frames (25) to one another to form a stable frame structure or a cage. In particular, the lateral clamping frames (25) are connected to the supporting frame or a pallet for the workpieces. The cage formed in this way can surround the workpieces on all four sides in a closed manner. But it can also be open on one side and only stiffened accordingly.
Bei dieser Variante ist es zudem möglich, die Spannrahmen (25) als Transportwerkzeuge (17) auszubilden und einzusetzen. Zu diesem Zweck empfiehlt es sich, die Spannrahmen (25) mit geeigneten Wechselkupplungen zu versehen und gegebenenfalls solche Wechselkupplungen mehrfach und zusätzlich anzuordnen. Die als Transportwerkzeug dienenden Spannrahmen (25) können dadurch von den Transferrobotern (15,16) übernommen und zu Transportzwecken gehandhabt werden. Die Spannrahmen (25) können dazu in der jeweiligen Arbeitsstation (3,4) von den Zuführrobotern (24) gelöst und an die Transferroboter (15,16) übergeben werden. Alternativ ist es auch möglich, die Spannrahmen (25) in der Arbeitsstation (3,4) auf geeignete Weise lösbar zu fixieren. Dadurch können die Zuführroboter (24) die Spannrahmen (25) frühzeitig freigeben, wobei sie über die stationären Fixierungen bis zur Übernahme durch die Transferroboter (15,16) gehalten werden.With this variant, it is also possible to design and use the clamping frames (25) as transport tools (17). For this purpose, it is advisable to provide the clamping frame (25) with suitable interchangeable couplings and, if necessary, to arrange such interchangeable couplings several times and additionally. The tensioning frame (25) serving as a transport tool can thus be taken over by the transfer robots (15, 16) and can be handled for transport purposes. For this purpose, the clamping frames (25) can be released from the feed robots (24) in the respective work station (3, 4) and transferred to the transfer robots (15, 16). Alternatively, it is also possible to fix the clamping frame (25) in a suitable manner in a suitable manner in the work station (3, 4). As a result, the feed robots (24) can release the clamping frames (25) at an early stage, being held over the stationary fixings until they are taken over by the transfer robots (15, 16).
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es bei einer entsprechend leichtgewichtigen Konstruktion der Spannrahmen (25) möglich, in diesen Spannrahmen Greif- und Spannfunktionen miteinander zu vereinen. Die Spannrahmen (25) können dann nicht nur an den Rahmenaufnahmen (26) gehalten werden, sondern als Tragelement in den Teilefertigungsbereichen (6) zirkulieren. Geeignete leichtgewichtige und relativ schwache Greifer ermöglichen eine Bestückung mit Einzelteilen und deren Bearbeitung imIn a further embodiment, with a correspondingly light-weight construction of the tensioning frame (25), it is possible to combine gripping and tensioning functions with one another in this tensioning frame. The clamping frame (25) can then not only be held on the frame receptacles (26), but can also circulate as a supporting element in the parts production areas (6). Suitable light-weight and relatively weak grippers enable individual parts to be fitted and processed in the
Teilefertigungsbereich (6). Der auf diese Weise z.B. nach und nach mit einer Baugruppe (9,10) versehene SpannrahmenParts manufacturing area (6). In this way e.g. step by step with an assembly (9, 10)
(25) wird dann direkt oder unter Zwischenlagerung in einer Rahmenaufnahme (26) an den Zuführroboter (24) übergeben. In der Arbeitsstation (3,4) führt der Spannrahmen dann außer Greif- und Haltefunktionen auch Spannfunktionen aus, indem er zusammengehörige Werkzeugteile faßt und gegeneinander spannt sowie in Position bringt. Dabei muß der Spannrahmen (25) auch die gegebenenfalls aus(25) is then transferred directly or with intermediate storage in a frame holder (26) to the feed robot (24). In the work station (3, 4), the clamping frame then also carries out clamping functions in addition to gripping and holding functions by gripping associated tool parts and clamping them against one another and bringing them into position. The tensioning frame (25) must also, if necessary
Toleranzen oder einem Verzug der Werkstücke erforderlichen Verformungskräfte aufbringen, um die Werkstückteile in die für den Bearbeitungsprozeß erforderliche Lage oder Form zu bringen. Auch in diesem Fall ist der Spannrahmen (25) in geeigneter Weise mit ein- oder mehreren Wechselkupplungen versehen, die eine Handhabung durch Roboter (15,16,21,23,24) und gegebenenfalls eine Übergabe zwischen den Robotern erlauben.Apply tolerances or a distortion of the workpieces required deformation forces to bring the workpiece parts into the position or shape required for the machining process. In this case too, the clamping frame (25) is suitably provided with one or more interchangeable couplings which allow handling by robots (15, 16, 21, 23, 24) and, if necessary, transfer between the robots.
Beim Einsatz als Transportwerkzeug (17) werden die Spannrahmen (25) nach Beendigung ihrer Aufgabe vom Werkstück (8,9,10) gelöst und vorzugsweise im Kreislauf wieder an die Ausgangs-Arbeitsstation (3,4) zurückgeführt Gegebenenfalls kann auch eine Rückführung in den dort angeschlossenen Teilefertigungsbereich (6) für eine Neubestückung mit Werkstückeinzelteilen erfolgen. When used as a transport tool (17), the clamping frames (25) are released from the workpiece (8, 9, 10) after completion of their task, and preferably in a circuit returned to the starting work station (3, 4). If necessary, the parts manufacturing area (6) connected there can also be returned for re-loading with individual workpiece parts.
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Fertigungsanlage Arbeitsstation, Vorfertigen Arbeitsstation, Heften Arbeitsstation, Ausschweißen Transferlinie Teilefertigungsbereich Arbeitsstelle Werkstück, Bodengruppe Baugruppe, Seitenwand Baugruppe, Dach Werkstückaufnahme Stationsrahmen, Portal Positioniervorrichtung Transporteinheit Roboter, Transferroboter Roboter, Transferroboter Transportwerkzeug Wechselkupplung Werkzeug, Schweißwerkzeug Magazin Bearbeitungsroboter Bearbeitungswerkzeug Portalroboter Zuführroboter Spannrahmen Rahmenaufnahme Ablage Ablage Arbeitsgerät Production plant work station, prefabrication work station, stapling work station, welding transfer line parts production area work place workpiece, floor assembly, side wall assembly, roof workpiece holder station frame, portal positioning device transport unit robot, transfer robot robot, transfer robot transport tool interchangeable coupling tool, welding tool magazine processing robot processing tool portal robot feed robot clamping frame frame holder storage tray storage device

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1.) Verfahren zum Fertigen von komplexen Werkstücken, insbesondere Rohkarosserien von Fahrzeugen, in einer Fertigungsanlage, in der die Werkstücke entlang einer Transferlinie durch mehrere Arbeitsstationen transportiert und dort bearbeitet werden, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Werkstücke (8) mit roboterunterstützten Transporteinheiten (14) zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) transportiert werden.1.) Method for producing complex workpieces, in particular body shells of vehicles, in a production plant in which the workpieces are transported and processed there along a transfer line through several work stations, characterized in that the workpieces (8) with robot-assisted transport units (14) be transported between the workstations (2,3,4).
2.) Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Werkstücke (8) von jeweils mindestens einem neben der Transferlinie (5) angeordneten Transferroboter (15,16) von einer Arbeitsstation (2,3) in die benachbarte Arbeitsstation (3,4) transportiert und dort positioniert werden.2.) Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the workpieces (8) of at least one transfer robot (15, 16) arranged next to the transfer line (5) from one work station (2, 3) into the adjacent work station (3, 4) ) transported and positioned there.
3.) Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Werkstücke (8) von jeweils einem unter oder über der Transferlinie (5) angeordneten Transferroboter (15) transportiert werden.3.) Method according to claim 2, characterized in that the workpieces (8) are each transported by a transfer robot (15) arranged below or above the transfer line (5).
4.) Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Werkstücke (8) von jeweils zwei oder mehr beidseits neben der Transferlinie (5) angeordneten Transferrobotern (15,16) in einer abgestimmten Bewegung von einer Arbeitsstation (2,3) in die benachbarte Arbeitsstation (3,4) gehoben und dort positioniert werden. 4.) Method according to claim 2, characterized in that the workpieces (8) of two or more transfer robots (15, 16) arranged on both sides next to the transfer line (5) in a coordinated movement from a work station (2, 3) into the neighboring work station (3, 4) are lifted and positioned there.
5.) Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Transporteinheiten (14) nach dem Transport der Werkstücke (8) das Werkzeug wechseln und andere Bearbeitungsvorgänge an den Werkstücken (8) durchführen.5.) Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the transport units (14) change the tool after the transport of the workpieces (8) and carry out other machining operations on the workpieces (8).
6.) Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß den Werkstücken (8) in den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) Einzelteile und/oder Baugruppen (9,10) mit ein oder mehreren Zuführrobotern (24) zugeführt, positioniert und gespannt sowie gegebenenfalls mit anderen Robotern (21) bearbeitet werden.6.) Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the workpieces (8) in the workstations (2, 3, 4) are supplied with individual parts and / or assemblies (9, 10) with one or more feed robots (24) , positioned and clamped and possibly processed with other robots (21).
7.) Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Einzelteile und/oder Baugruppen (9,10) an Spannrahmen (25) zugeführt und positioniert werden.7.) Method according to claim 6, characterized in that the individual parts and / or assemblies (9, 10) are fed and positioned on the clamping frame (25).
8.) Verfahren nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Baugruppen (9,10) in ein oder mehreren, ein- oder beidseits an die Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) angeschlossenen Teilefertigungsbereichen (6) hergestellt werden.8.) Method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the assemblies (9, 10) are manufactured in one or more parts manufacturing areas (6) connected to the work stations (2, 3, 4) on one or both sides.
9.) Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die fertigen Baugruppen (9,10) aus dem oder den Teilefertigungsbereich (en) (6) an der9.) Method according to claim 8, characterized in that the finished assemblies (9, 10) from the part or part manufacturing area (s) (6) on the
Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) an Spannrahmen (25) übergeben werden, die in ein oder mehreren Rahmenaufnahmen (26) im Arbeitsbereich der Zuführroboter (24) bereitgehalten und gewechselt werden. Workstations (2, 3, 4) are transferred to stenter frames (25) which are kept ready and exchanged in one or more frame receptacles (26) in the work area of the feed robots (24).
10.) Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Werkstücke (8) in den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) und in ein oder mehreren gegebenenfalls angeschlossenen Teilefertigungsbereichen (6) ausschließlich mit10.) Method according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the workpieces (8) in the work stations (2, 3, 4) and in one or more optionally connected parts production areas (6) exclusively with
Robotern (15,16,21,22,23,24) gehandhabt und/oder bearbeitet werden.Robots (15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24) are handled and / or processed.
11.) Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Spannrahmen (25) am Werkstück (8,9,10) verbleiben und als Transportwerkzeuge (17) eingesetzt werden.11.) Method according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the clamping frames (25) remain on the workpiece (8, 9, 10) and are used as transport tools (17).
12.) Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Spannrahmen12.) Method according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the stenter
(25) in den Teilefertigungsbereichen (6) zirkulieren und mit Werkstückteilen bestückt werden.(25) circulate in the parts production areas (6) and be equipped with workpiece parts.
13.) Vorrichtung zum Fertigen von komplexen Werkstücken (8), insbesondere Rohkarosserien von Fahrzeugen, in einer Fertigungsanlage (1), insbesondere in einer Aufbaulinie, mit mehreren entlang einer Transferlinie (5) angeordneten und mit Robotern (21,122,23,24) ausgerüsteten Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4), wobei ein oder mehrere Transporteinheiten (14) für den Transport der Werkstücke (8) durch die Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) vorgesehen sind, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß an den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) roboterunterstützte Transporteinheiten (14) für den Transport der die Werkstücke (8) angeordnet sind.13.) Device for producing complex workpieces (8), in particular body-in-white of vehicles, in a production plant (1), in particular in a construction line, with several arranged along a transfer line (5) and equipped with robots (21,122,23,24) Work stations (2, 3, 4), one or more transport units (14) being provided for the transport of the workpieces (8) through the work stations (2, 3, 4), characterized in that at the work stations (2, 3, 4) robot-assisted transport units (14) for transporting the workpieces (8).
14.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Transporteinheit (14) mindestens einen neben der Transferlinie (5) angeordneten Transferroboter (15,16) mit einem Transportwerkzeug (17) aufweist. 14.) Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the transport unit (14) has at least one transfer robot (15, 16) arranged next to the transfer line (5) with a transport tool (17).
15.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Transporteinheit (14) einen unter oder über der Transferlinie (5) angeordneten Transferroboter (15) aufweist .15.) Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the transport unit (14) has a transfer robot (15) arranged below or above the transfer line (5).
16.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Transporteinheit (14) zwei oder mehr beidseits der Transferlinie (5) angeordnete und aufeinander abgestimmte Transferroboter (15,16) aufweist.16.) Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the transport unit (14) has two or more transfer robots (15, 16) arranged on both sides of the transfer line (5) and coordinated with one another.
17.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 16, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die17.) Device according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the
Transferroboter (15,16) Wechselkupplungen (18) und austauschbare Werkzeuge (19) , insbesondere Schweißwerkzeuge, aufweisen.Transfer robots (15, 16) have interchangeable couplings (18) and interchangeable tools (19), in particular welding tools.
18.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 17, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Austauschwerkzeuge (19) in ein oder mehreren Magazinen (20) an oder zwischen den Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) angeordnet sind.18.) Device according to claim 17, characterized in that the exchange tools (19) are arranged in one or more magazines (20) on or between the workstations (2, 3, 4).
19.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 18, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß an ein oder mehreren Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) ein oder mehrere Zuführroboter (24) für Einzelteile und/oder Baugruppen (9,10) angeordnet sind.19.) Device according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that one or more feed robots (24) for individual parts and / or assemblies (9, 10) are arranged at one or more workstations (2, 3, 4).
20.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 19, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß an ein oder mehreren Arbeitsstationen (2,3,4) ein- oder beidseits ein oder mehrere Teilefertigungsbereiche (6) angeschlossen sind. 20.) Device according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that one or more work areas (6, 4) are connected to one or more workstations (2, 3, 4) on one or both sides.
21.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 20, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß ein oder mehrere Spannrahmen (25) für die Einzelteile und/oder Baugruppen (9,10) vorgesehen sind.21.) Device according to one of claims 13 to 20, characterized in that one or more clamping frames (25) are provided for the individual parts and / or assemblies (9, 10).
22.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 21, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Spannrahmen (25) als Transportwerkzeuge (17) ausgebildet sind.22.) Device according to claim 21, characterized in that the clamping frames (25) are designed as transport tools (17).
23.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 21 oder 22, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Spannrahmen (25) ein oder mehrere Wechselkupplungen (18) aufweisen. 23.) Device according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the clamping frame (25) has one or more interchangeable couplings (18).
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